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Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

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The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan

 

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Marine Corps awards medal for heroism to local Reserve Marine

Lance Cpl. Bryan Daniels, motor transport operator with Headquarters Battery, 14th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo with members of the Grand Prairie Police Department, Wes Bement (left), Mark Calvert (center), and Nick Steppe (right) May 18, 2014. The officers were first responders on the scene when Daniels attempted to rescue a driver trapped in a burning tractor-trailer last August. Daniels was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his actions.(Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Chaverri)

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